Kids Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/kids/ Hopping Between Hubs Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:09:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 Luxury Advent Calendars for the Finest Christmas Countdown https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/luxury-advent-calendars-for-the-finest-christmas-countdown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=luxury-advent-calendars-for-the-finest-christmas-countdown https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/luxury-advent-calendars-for-the-finest-christmas-countdown/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:09:10 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/luxury-advent-calendars-for-the-finest-christmas-countdown/ Make every day of December worth opening. From exquisite Belgian chocolates and Italian truffles to Danish liquorice and spices from around the world. 12 exceptional Advent calendars for a truly indulgent countdown to Christmas. Lakrids Liquorice Advent Calendar, 690g, £75.00 from Sous Chef Best for: Couples and serious liquorice lovers The larger Lakrids Liquorice Advent Calendar […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/luxury-advent-calendars-for-the-finest-christmas-countdown/feed/ 0 HIDDEN DANGERS OF BABY SLEEP AND FEEDING PRODUCTS https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hidden-dangers-of-baby-sleep-and-feeding-products/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hidden-dangers-of-baby-sleep-and-feeding-products https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hidden-dangers-of-baby-sleep-and-feeding-products/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:17:26 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hidden-dangers-of-baby-sleep-and-feeding-products/ Some baby sleep and feeding products can cause suffocation, choking and overheating RoSPA advises parents to keep sleep spaces simple, safe and clear of unnecessary items Parents should check for safety markings and avoid unsafe or unnecessary products Parents are being urged to think carefully before buying sleep and feeding products marketed as ‘essential’, as some may pose serious safety risks including suffocation, choking and overheating. With families already […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hidden-dangers-of-baby-sleep-and-feeding-products/feed/ 0 A Chopped 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Races to Victory at Silverstone to Become the UK’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour Winner  https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/a-chopped-1972-volkswagen-beetle-races-to-victory-at-silverstone-to-become-the-uks-hot-wheels-legends-tour-winner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-chopped-1972-volkswagen-beetle-races-to-victory-at-silverstone-to-become-the-uks-hot-wheels-legends-tour-winner https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/a-chopped-1972-volkswagen-beetle-races-to-victory-at-silverstone-to-become-the-uks-hot-wheels-legends-tour-winner/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:11 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/a-chopped-1972-volkswagen-beetle-races-to-victory-at-silverstone-to-become-the-uks-hot-wheels-legends-tour-winner/ A radical 1972 Volkswagen Beetle that will now be sold to raise money for cancer research is the 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour UK winner, securing the title at CarFest, held at Silverstone Circuit on 29th August 2026. Judges Richard Hammond, Hot Wheels designer Dwayne Vance and host Nicola Hume were unanimous in selecting the Beetle […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/a-chopped-1972-volkswagen-beetle-races-to-victory-at-silverstone-to-become-the-uks-hot-wheels-legends-tour-winner/feed/ 0 RECKLESS IN THE SUN: THOSE CONCEALING MEDICAL CONDITIONS FROM INSURERS ARE MOST LIKELY TO PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK ON HOLIDAY https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:11 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday/ Holidaymakers taking the risk of travelling without the insurance they need are among the most likely to opt for adrenaline-fuelled experiences during their holidays abroad. Three in four (76%) people who would choose not to disclose their full medical information to their travel insurance provider are also interested in extreme holiday experiences like bungee-jumping – according to new research from […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday/feed/ 0 WIRRAL POETRY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO PICTURESQUE PORT SUNLIGHT https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/wirral-poetry-festival-returns-to-picturesque-port-sunlight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wirral-poetry-festival-returns-to-picturesque-port-sunlight https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/wirral-poetry-festival-returns-to-picturesque-port-sunlight/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:57:06 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/wirral-poetry-festival-returns-to-picturesque-port-sunlight/ Picturesque Port Sunlight Village will once again become a meeting place for poets, performers and poetry lovers this autumn as Wirral Poetry Festival returns on 3rd and 4th October, bringing the written and spoken word to one of the most beautiful settings on the Wirral. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL LINE UP AND BOOK TICKETS There […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/wirral-poetry-festival-returns-to-picturesque-port-sunlight/feed/ 0 Value-for-money drives summer plans as more Brits opt for UK days out https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/value-for-money-drives-summer-plans-as-more-brits-opt-for-uk-days-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=value-for-money-drives-summer-plans-as-more-brits-opt-for-uk-days-out https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/value-for-money-drives-summer-plans-as-more-brits-opt-for-uk-days-out/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:53:42 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/value-for-money-drives-summer-plans-as-more-brits-opt-for-uk-days-out/ British families are becoming increasingly cost-conscious when planning summer activities, with more than four in ten (43%) actively seeking discounts and deals on attractions and experiences compared to a year ago. New research from Boundless found value for money is now the nation’s leading consideration when choosing a day out, with 41% ranking it as […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/value-for-money-drives-summer-plans-as-more-brits-opt-for-uk-days-out/feed/ 0 HEATWAVE FAILS TO SAVE THE GREAT BRITISH STAYCATION https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/heatwave-fails-to-save-the-great-british-staycation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heatwave-fails-to-save-the-great-british-staycation https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/heatwave-fails-to-save-the-great-british-staycation/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:56:27 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/heatwave-fails-to-save-the-great-british-staycation/ School summer holidays begin with UK breaks falling sharply as more Britons choose Europe instead As schools break up for the summer and another heatwave grips Britain, the great British staycation is continuing to lose ground. New tracking research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that UK holidays have fallen dramatically in popularity over the past […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/heatwave-fails-to-save-the-great-british-staycation/feed/ 0 Ten-year-olds learn to drive amid test backlog chaos https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ten-year-olds-learn-to-drive-amid-test-backlog-chaos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ten-year-olds-learn-to-drive-amid-test-backlog-chaos https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ten-year-olds-learn-to-drive-amid-test-backlog-chaos/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:12:32 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151166 Generation Alpha is increasingly learning to drive from a very young age, figures suggest, potentially giving them an advantage when it comes to taking their driving test. The revelation comes from a leading experiences provider – Experiences.co.uk – which saw a 15% rise between 2024 and 2025 in new searches for its junior driving packages, […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ten-year-olds-learn-to-drive-amid-test-backlog-chaos/feed/ 0 FREE EARLY YEARS STORYTELLING EVENT THIS AUGUST! https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/free-early-years-storytelling-event-this-august/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-early-years-storytelling-event-this-august https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/free-early-years-storytelling-event-this-august/#respond Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:04:49 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/free-early-years-storytelling-event-this-august/ A free, fun and interactive storytelling and creative workshop is coming to Kingsley & Co bookshop in Bootle on Saturday 8th August! Dr. Denise Wright’s Disgusting And Delicious Shapes with Sammy The Snail features a sensory storytelling session with a professional actor, lots of opportunities to get involved and art making. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK OR CLICK […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/free-early-years-storytelling-event-this-august/feed/ 0 CHILDREN CAN BECOME AUTHORS THANKS TO HARPER’S BIG IDEA! https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/children-can-become-authors-thanks-to-harpers-big-idea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=children-can-become-authors-thanks-to-harpers-big-idea https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/children-can-become-authors-thanks-to-harpers-big-idea/#respond Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:15:04 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/children-can-become-authors-thanks-to-harpers-big-idea/ Nine-year-old Harper Hawthorne, from Wirral, has created a groundbreaking concept with her dad that enables children to become published authors. Story Wizard is an exciting new platform that gives children the chance to write their own stories and become published authors, complete with their very own printed book and an official certificate celebrating their achievement. CLICK HERE […]

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